Featuring a clever little twist, the self-timer can be triggered using the camera’s built-in motion sensor. With a simple wave of your hand the self-timer will be triggered so you can take pictures of you and your friends in just about any location, whether if you hang TRYX on a wall or set it on the table.

HIGH-DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) TECHNOLOGY

Producing the perfect shot
HDR (High-Dynamic Range) combines information from a burst of multiple images and unites the most detailed portions of each image (taken at different exposures) for a beautiful, never-before-possible wide dynamic range.

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Overall, the Casio TRYX is a bold attempt to provide something a bit different. While we applaud this, we do have concerns with the price and the digital zoom. At £250 the TRYX has to compete against some fairly high-spec compacts with superior zoom lenses and better overall image quality. Perhaps if the TRYX was closer to £150 than £250 Casio might have a winner on its hands. As it stands we’re not so sure.

The Good:

- Light and easy to hold, which makes it a good travelling camera. Less than half the weight of my dslr with an 18-200mm lens attached.

- Tilting 3 inch LCD screen.

- Humungous zoom. I write before that the Fujifilm HS10 720mm zoom was huge. 810mm is even huger! (This is the zoom range it should have been in the p100 imho, but as they say, better late than never). You will truly see things you’d never thought you’d see when you zoom out to 810mm.

- Easy to use…relatively. Since I’ve already used several Nikons, I’m more used to it than you might be if you are new to the brand, so I didn’t find it especially difficult to navigate. If you are a pure point and shoot person using little compact cameras, you might find the functions available a bit daunting and you’ll need to look up both the manual, and a FAQ section of photography terms and functions to know how to alter things like shutter speed and aperture. I use shutter speed sometimes, but not aperture, since it’s nothing to shout about. If I want thin sections of focus, I go to my dlsr and f1.4 prime lens

- Photo quality is not bad for this type of camera. Definitely not dslr quality. But if you just want that photo (and you’ll take heaps with 22.5-810mm on tap) then this will more than satisfy you.

- Macros: macro photo quality have always been quite reasonable in the Nikon p90, p100, and this model too. In some ways, they give dslr’s a run for their money because while not in the same league pixel peeping wise, you can get a heck of a lot closer with the p90, p100 and p500, so the colour and detail is quite decent imho. Colour is not as full and bright as some other brands, but is quite acceptable in good light. It’s a bit faded indoors or in poor light.

- Now comes is red, as well as black! Ok, this isn’t really a big thing, but if you don’t want common boring black, you now have a choice. Maybe it will appeal to others

The Bad:

- They STILL don’t provide an external charger! As I wrote before in the p100 review- I’m lucky- I still have a spare from the Nikon s10. All you poor saps who don’t will have to charge your camera battery using the USB cable and supplied AC charger. I don’t know how much an external charger and spare battery are, but if you buy this camera, I’d suggest buying these too.

- If you turn on the camera while the lens cap is on, the camera will freeze up and the motor makes this sad grinding/whining noise as it tries to pathetically push the lens out against the lens cap. This is crazy! It was like this in the p90, p100 and they still haven’t fixed it!

- Still has the same form factor as before. That’s mostly good, but the small electronic viewfinder remains too. I don’t find it easy to use.

I haven’t used the video, so can’t comment.

Overall, it’s more of the same from Nikon, except the lens goes wider and further.

* 36x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens.

*12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for high-speed operation and exceptional low-light performance.

*Capture 5 shots in one second at full resolution

*Full HD (1080p) Movie with Stereo sound and HDMI Output

*5-way VR Image Stabilization System

* Canon’s HS SYSTEM with a 12.1 MP CMOS and DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves shooting in low-light situations without the need for a flash.

* Full 1080p HD Video for exceptional quality with stereo sound, plus a dedicated movie button for easy access.

*Remember where you were and when your pictures were taken with a GPS tracker that records your location, and a logger.

*Powerful 14x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer and a 28mm Wide-Angle lens.

*Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations.

* 12.1 effective megapixels, 1/2.3-inch high-sensitivity CMOS; 14x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom.

* 3.0 in. Pure Color System LCD display with wide angle viewing; GPS tracker to record locations and logger to view locations; Built-in flash; Full 1080p HD video with Dynamic IS.

* Lowers noise levels at higher ISO settings.Lets you view the locations on a map via Canon’s software.

* Smart AUTO (32 scenes); Movie Digest Mode; Toy Camera Effect; Monochrome; Face Detection; Red-eye Correction.

*USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; HDMI; SD card slot (card not included)

CNET said:

This one was a gift from my best friend, so its all the more special to me. With a 12.1 MP and 14 x zoom it is perfect for vacations. A very interesting feature of this camera is the movie digest mode which easily combines all the photos of a day into a video. Apart from this their is a pretty cool option of this GPS tracker thing that tells the place date and time when the picture was taken. This camera has definitely made travelling more fun. so instead of my huge dslr I just have to make space in my pockets for this compact cam.

Canon EOS 1100D

Canon EOS 1100D specification highlights:

12MP CMOS sensor
9-point AF system (up from 7 on the 1000D)
63-area iFCL color-sensitive metering (from EOS 7D)
720p movie recording at 30 or 25fps (H.264 compression)
2.7″ LCD, 230,000 dots
ISO 100-6400 (no expansion)
Basic+ creative point-and-shoot mode
Eye-Fi wireless SD card compatible menu options

According to cnet:

Given this lineup, I can’t imagine the XSi hanging around for too much longer either, at least not at its current price. The T3 looks like a moderately updated version of it, albeit with video, a slightly larger LCD and what looks like purposefully limited continuous-shooting performance. And the lack of a 24p mode for that camera seems an odd choice, unless the goal is to force people–most likely starving film students–up to the more expensive T2i.

According to dpreview:

The first impressions of the 1100D are those of a camera that has been aggressively engineered to keep costs down. The body materials are plain and lightweight, giving a less reassuring sense of build quality than the recent Rebel models had started to offer. This isn’t entirely out-of-step with the moves made by Panasonic with its trimmed-back DMC-G10 or Sony with its entry-level SLRs, but it’s possibly the first time we’ve seen it taken to this extreme on an interchangeable lens camera.

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Key features

12 megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor
Fixed 23mm F2 lens (field of view equivalent to a 35mm lens on full frame)
2.8″ LCD screen, 4:3 aspect ratio, 460,000 dots
Hybrid optical / electronic viewfinder
OVF with 0.5x magnification, projected framelines indicate approx 90% of field of view
EVF with ca 0.5x magnification, 1,440,000 dots
Traditional-style control dials for shutter speed, aperture and exposure compensation
ISO 100 (L), 200-6400, 12800 (H)
Flash hot shoe and built-in flash
Built-in neutral density filter (3 stops)
1280×720 HD movie recording with stereo sound

According to cnet:

Fujifilm seems to be hoping that people will find the much-talked-about hybrid viewfinder, larger sensor, and cool design worth the price premium. The viewfinder toggles between a optical (like a point-and-shoot’s, but higher quality with an information overlay) and electronic, which is nice to have. The large sensor is definitely an attraction, with its potential for better-than-average low-light quality, especially compared with the smaller Four Thirds sensors. And yes, the design is cool, though many of the controls are laid out like it’s just a big ol’ point-and-shoot.

According to dpreview:
In amongst all the cameras announced at Photokina 2010 – including enthusiast SLRs such as the Nikon D7000, Canon EOS 60D, Pentax K-5 and Sigma SD1 – one utterly unexpected model stole the show. Fujifilm unveiled the FinePix X100, a compact camera with an SLR-size APS-C sensor and traditional analogue control dials, that hides ground-breaking technology inside a retro-styled body with looks to die for. It’s the company’s first camera with a large, APS-C sensoraimed at professionals and advanced amateurs since the S5 Pro DSLR of 2006.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 has a very excellent photo quality for its rank. It is very comfortable to use and it has interchangeable lenses, the best ever interchangeable seen till today. Using the adapter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 can raise the Four Thirds lenses. It is conveniently small and has a good LCD screen. The manual control seems to be much convenient for most of the users. The external of the camera is very solid and firm. It is rated to be very user friendly due to its trouble free user interface. It has a HD video of 720p which is more than enough for a normal user. But the capturing cannot be refocused during the clip. The auto shooting mode is much appreciated by most of the users. It is compact enough to fit into small and comfy purses. The portability is much easier than the other models.

Most users feel that the hot shoe of the camera is a design flaw. It doesn’t have a faster shutter speed compared to other cameras. It is not pocket able and some people are not contented with the size of the camera. They need it much compact than what it is now. The battery life is also short. Action shots are pretty impossible with Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1.
You can always have a very friendly and lovely shooting with Panasonic Lumix BMC-GF1.

Nikon Coolpix L110 is a superb camera with and has wonderful features. It is a point and shoots variety. It’s a very new range in Nikon’s Coolpix compact series of cameras. It is very easy to use Nikon Coolpix L110 and much reliable to capture images with high quality.

It is rather a basic camera and not much complicated. Nikon Coolpix L110 is really high for the money. The price of the camera starts from $ 280. This camera is very much preferred for outdoors and good to use in bright lights. But can work pretty good in auto flash mode when indoor shooting.

Nikon Coolpix L110 offers 15x optical zoom which is not that bad for a normal use. This camera has a wide angle length. It also possesses a video recording of 720p with stereo audio. The resolution of the camera is from ten to twelve mega pixels. The maximum image dimensions of the pictures captured from Nikon Coolpix L110 is 4000 x 3000 pixels. Nikon Coolpix L110 is much convenient to shoot close up pictures. It also has a sensor shift stabilization of images.

Most people love the compact design of the camera and they feel it is much user friendly. People are also happy with the battery usage of the camera. The images can be saved in SD cards.

Most of the people are not happy with the inability of the camera to maintain the photo quality in lower light. It also possesses a long shutter cover which most people don’t feel smart. When fully zoomed the pictures are highly blurred that it doesn’t maintain the quality of the pictures. The camera performs a bit slower. It is not much good to use for a quick follow up capture.

Over all, the camera is good for a normal use. It is much worthier to the cost when compared to other cameras.

* As of September 2007
Canon’s single-plate, full-frame 36 x 24mm* CMOS sensor exhibits extremely high-sensitivity characteristics and provides the EOS-1Ds Mark III with the same viewing coverage as 35mm film cameras. Additionally, Canon has optimized the performance of the new sensor with a revised microlens array and improved photodiode structure that combine to deliver a wide ISO speed range for superb adaptability in any lighting environment. Full-frame also lets you maximize the dramatic impact of photos taken with Canon ultra wide-angle and fisheye lenses.

* Approximate

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Source ]]> http://www.acamerareview.com/canon-powershot-sd970-review/feed 0 http://www.acamerareview.com/canon-powershot-d10-review http://www.acamerareview.com/canon-powershot-d10-review#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:10:42 +0000 Cuzzy http://www.acamerareview.com/?p=457 With the introduction of the snazzy little Canon PowerShot D10, Canon finally ventures into the one arena of the digital camera wars where they haven’t gone before. The new D10 is Canon’s first underwater point and shoot, waterproof to 10 meters/33 feet. Canon has long offered underwater housings for their more popular cameras, but those contraptions occasionally leak, cost almost as much as the camera, and they’re bulky and

complicated in use.One of the most impressive things about underwater digital cameras (which seem to be pretty popular right now) is that unlike the dedicated underwater cameras of the past, Nikon’s venerable Nikonos for example, today’s underwater cameras are simply tougher waterproof versions of general use compact digitals with all the bells and whistles of their above water siblings.

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Source ]]> http://www.acamerareview.com/canon-powershot-d10-review/feed 0 http://www.acamerareview.com/nikon-d3s http://www.acamerareview.com/nikon-d3s#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:21:42 +0000 Cuzzy http://www.acamerareview.com/?p=174 When the Nikon D3 was launched in August 2007, it had an immediate impact on the DSLR market, and not only in the professional sector. The D3 was Nikon’s first DSLR with an FX (full frame) CMOS sensor, but its major selling point, in the minds of many photographers at the time, was its unparalleled image quality at high ISO settings. With the D3, photographers could shoot at ISO settings up to 6400 without a significant penalty in noise, and in a pinch, even go up to ISO 25,600 (equivalent) – unheard of at the time. This versatility, coupled with a very capable AF system and rugged,

weatherproof build, did much to reverse Nikon’s declining fortunes in the professional DSLR market. Professional Canon users, many of whom were disillusioned by the seemingly endless problems that plagued the flagship EOS 1D Mark III at the time, flocked to the D3 in large numbers. In the process, Nikon mounted a formidable challenge to Canon in the sports and action segment of the pro marketplace.
A little over two years later, and Nikon is trying to build on the foundations laid by the D3′s runaway success. Enter the D3S. Ergonomically, very little has changed. In fact the D3S and its predecessor are difficult to tell apart at a casual glance, but the D3S does offer some significant improvements, not least a new 720x1280p video capture mode, and several minor tweaks designed to make the new camera more competitive. These include a new ‘Quiet’ shutter release mode (first seen in the D5000), in-camera dust reduction, and a choice of four image area formats, including DX, and a new 1.2x crop option. The D3S offers the same resolution as the D3, at 12 million pixels, but its redesigned sensor can hit new heights of ISO performance, offering a ‘native’ range of ISO 200-12,800, expandable up to ISO 102,400. Is the promise of even better low light performance enough to answer those critics that are clamoring for higher resolution? Read our in-depth test (which includes comparisons with the new Canon EOS 1D Mark IV) to find out.

Note: Because of the similarities between the D3S and the older D3, (and to a lesser extent the D300S and D3X), especially as regards handling and certain key features, portions of this review, including some product images, are taken or adapted from from previous reviews.

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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 is waterproof upto 10 feet deep, shockproof from drops up to 5 ft, and completely dustproof. With its rubber cushioning, strong glass and carbon resins within the camera, the TS1 sports an airtight case fortified against water absorption, debris and grit.

Beginning at the 28mm wide angle, and zooming upto a usable 128mm in telephoto, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 presents photographers the flexibility for an assortment of photography situations — particularly undersea, where mobility is oftentimes limited and the vieing angel is vital for framing shots. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 also sports a 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot Brilliant LCD with a wide viewing angle, heightening visibility while recording and playback by instant brightness control depending on the environment’s light circumstances. Plus, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1’s LCD control is intentionally hardened for protection against forces, giving the display the ability to function with crystal clear visibility even under the water.

Other features include:

• New Scene Modes for Still Images: Beach & Surf mode gives users a single mode with optimized auto white balance for optical shooting on the beach and in shallow water.
• New Panorama Assist scene mode allows users to shoot a number of consistent photos, either vertically or horizontally, by aligning them according to a guide that overlaps the screen. Then using those photos and the bundled PanoramaMaker software, users can create dramatic panoramic images.
• Increased Scene modes for both still and motion image shooting–optimized for a variety of situations. There are 26 scene modes for still image and 17 for motion image (Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self portrait, Scenery, Low light, Food, Party, Candle light, Sunset, High sensitivity, Beach & Surf, Snow, Aerial, Pin hole, Film grain and Underwater)
• LED Illumination is available in motion image recording.
• High-Speed Burst (Speed Priority) that fires off approximately 10 shots per second.
• Menus are clearer and easier to navigate with the Display Size option.
• Macro Zoom function lets users pull subjects even closer to capture dramatic close-up shots by using the 3x digital zoom in the wide-angle.
• Bundled Software: The latest version of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition allows users to view, edit and archive captured content with greater ease and fun. Still and motion images can be transferred to the computer via a USB cable for viewing and archiving. Using PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition, users can edit and remove unwanted portions of video clips recorded in AVCHD Lite. Contents recorded in AVCHD Lite can be burned directly onto a DVD disc or converted to MPEG2 format. The software also incorporates the Face Recognition function, which recognizes registered faces in photos stored on the computer, making organizing and archiving photos with a specific person much easier. Additionally, motion pictures can be uploaded directly to YouTube.

In addition to its unique design, the FP8 also features advanced functions including high-speed Auto Focus (AF) and Panasonic’s Intelligent Auto (iA) suite of technologies. With a fast AF, combined with a high-speed start-up of only 0.95 seconds, the FP8’s fast response catches even the most fleeting shots. Panasonic’s iA, a popular feature on Lumix cameras, now includes POWER Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) which features double the repression power compared to the previous image stabilization system, MEGA O.I.S. The hand-shake generated when pressing the shutter button, or when shooting at night with a slow shutter speed, is significantly minimized by the improved POWER O.I.S. to help reduce blurry photos.

The FP8’s design has intricate detailing which features blue LED cursor buttons that glow when pressed, and its centered back panel gives it an overall ultra-modern and unique look. Additionally, the 2.7-inch large Intelligent LCD offers a dynamic and clear view of the scenes and subjects being photographed. In the Face Recognition mode, up to three people can be simultaneously recognized to show their names on the monitor once registered. Additionally, the powerful battery life of the highly energy-efficient image processing LSI, Venus Engine V, allows users to take approximately 380 pictures.

• HD Movies with VIERA Link Networking: Records dynamic HD motion pictures in 1280 x 720p at a smooth 30 fps, in addition to WVGA (848 x 480) and normal VGA (640 x 480). With HD component output capability, the user can enjoy watching photos and video in stunning HD quality by simply connecting the camera to a television via an optional component cable (DMW-HDC2).
• Scene Modes: Twenty-seven scene modes are available with the FP8, including the High Dynamic mode which helps to capture a scene with moderate exposure, even though the scene may contain both bright and dark areas together.
• PHOTOfunSTUDIO 4.0: Included with the FP8, this software allows users to view, edit and archive captured photos and videos with greater ease. The new PHOTOfunSTUDIO 4.0 features dramatic speed-up of operation and also allows users to store and sort for photos by a specific, recognized face in the image.